Wisdom Teeth Marlboro NJ

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By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.

The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth.”

Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt.

These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the offending impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.

Wisdom Teeth Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.

Oral Examination of Wisdom Teeth

With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Drs. Kozlovsky, Miele or Sandau can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or may be future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Removal Of Wisdom Teeth

In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia) or general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks (i.e., sensory nerve damage, sinus complications), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured. To help control bleeding, bite down on the gauze placed in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics, and a follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal.

Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment and staff who are experienced in anesthesia techniques.

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byKarl Don09/09/2015

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Very professional and easy to make appointments. Zero issues with wisdom teeth removal.

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byJessica Pon09/05/2015

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byColleen Uon08/31/2015

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They did an amazing job extracting my wisdom teeth! My gums stopped bleeding after a few hours and healed very quickly. I had no pain at all so painkillers were not needed for me. Overall a great job and I will definitely recommend to my friends and family. Thank you all for everything!

- Carl R

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byCarl Ron07/25/2015

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The procedure could not have gone better. I was well informed by the doctor and staff what to expect. The best part was I did not experience any swelling or pain like many of my friends told me I would have. I would recommend Dr K to everyone and it was worth the 1 hour drive from my location to see him. The doctor even personally called me later in the day to ask how I was doing after the surgery (which I thought was very nice and professional). Thank you Dr. Kozlovsky!

- David S

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byDavid Son06/24/2015

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Very good job. Teeth removed with no pain and recovery went smoothly. Nice staff. Would recommend

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byMichael Hon06/10/2015

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byJake Bon06/06/2015

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The doctor was very informative about the procedure and my surgery was very quick and easy. I experienced no problem with the healing process. I recommend making an appointment here if you need your wisdom teeth removed.